Hi all, anybody done any serious mileage on a Versys.
Went to the local dealer and the frame looked strong, as far as i am aware the motor has been taken to 30k with little trouble.
The bike looks to have a strong frame, to much tacky plastic for my liking, hopefully touratech can supply some tough stuff.
Looks pleasing on the eye, but thats no good on the all manner of roads.
Will have a demo when the weather breaks
atb

Never ridden one, but they do appeal to me also for their relative lightness and adequate power.

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This old world keeps spinning round, it`s a wonder tall trees ain`t laying down.

I have one. A 2008 model that I bought from new, to replace my bavarian piece of crap (Commonly known as bmw).

I have been round europe few times since (around France, and 2 weeks spin from London to Tallin loop trip last year).
I have done about 10,000 with it in 2 years. Not huge but I do not use as commuter.

It is nicely comfortable on long rides, has a fuel range of at least 220 miles (I never pushed my luck, also my husband has a 15l tank on his Shiver so need to stop every 5 minutes to refuel).
It is responsive, very easy to ride, very forgiving, and unlike my F650 you don't feel she wants to go down. I have had the back wheel skidding and sliding all over the place on few occasions (gravel, emergency brake on paving stones or simply very slippery surfaces) and never felt I was about to go down.
It turns on very tight corners, you can push as much as you like and beyond... I just can't fault it. I love it and bring a smile on my face. I will be devastated when I have to sell it (when we go travelling again).

Note however this is not adapted to offroad (what with the exhaust under the belly!) but can handle a bit of rough.

Overall, you should go for a test ride and find by yourself. But I am sure you will love it.

Ho and also, even if I leave it outside for weeks on end in the winter, without using, It will start immediately when I try!

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Maria

www.franglais-riders.com

Maria, what do you get to the gallon? Is it heavy on tyres and chain and sprockets?. Why a new steed before your next adventure atb

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Maria

www.franglais-riders.com

The Bavarian can't be that bad if you are going on a long trip for a year.
Whats the story with it anyway!!! How long have you had it and what probs on the way?

The Versy looks fairly tough apart from some tacky plastic ad ons.
Could do with some tasty spoked wheels.

Cripes a DRZ, you must have some good padding on the/your rear lol

To be honest i have a nice Bavarian bike on offer to buy at a good price!!!!

Also a tatty 05 Suzuki DL650 WHICH COULD CUT THE MUSTARD.

Anyway you live in the good ole UK now so you need to use the modern imperial measurement. Better than those flouncy Euro rubbish thingamebobsCool

Maria, what do you get to the gallon? Is it heavy on tyres and chain and sprockets?. Why a new steed before your next adventure atb